Born in Canada, Alex began dancing at the age of seven eventually studying at the Goh Ballet Academy in Vancouver. After winning multiple awards in tap and ballet, in 2004 he became the first Canadian to win the Prix de Lausanne competition in Switzerland. He then joined the American Ballet Theater Company and after that the Miami City Ballet (MCB) where he was eventually promoted to Principal soloist.
First auditioning on the TV show "So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD)" in 2009, he was chosen as a show finalist. Because his contractual obligations with MCB kept him from competing on the show in Season 5, he ultimately decided to leave MCB and again audition for the show the following year. After landing in the top ten on the show, a snapped Achilles injury ended the completion for him during the top 7 week.
After securing a talent agent, he began to focus on commercial and theatrical work landing multiple roles starting in 2011 including the TV series "Smash" directed by Steven Spielberg, "Glee," and as a semi finalist on "American Idol." On Broadway he portrayed Sniper in the original cast of "Newsies" and later in "The King and I." In 2014/2015 he landed roles in NBC's "Peter Pan Live!", "Ted 2" and "Crazy Ex Girlfriend" and a co-starring role in the Starz series "Flesh and Bone." Alex also continues to return every season as a reoccurring All Star on "So You Think You Can Dance."
Known For
Credits
Cast Credits
Schmigadoon! (2021)
Guest starring as Core Dancer
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2x06: Over and Done (May 3, 2023) [Co-Star]
- Episode 2x01: Welcome to Schmicago (Apr 5, 2023) [Co-Star]
Guest starring as Tribal Dancer
- Episode 2x04: Something Real (Apr 19, 2023) [Co-Star]
Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens (2020)
Guest starring as Red Guard
- Episode 1x08: Grandma & Chill (Mar 11, 2020) [Co-Star]
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017)
Guest starring as Button Club Dancer
- Episode 4x04: Interesting People on Christopher Street (Feb 25, 2022) [Co-Star]
Guest starring as Greenwich Village Dancer
- Episode 4x04: Interesting People on Christopher Street (Feb 25, 2022) [Co-Star]
Flesh and Bone (2015)
Guest starring as Kim
(3 episodes)
- Episode 1x08: Scorched Earth (Dec 27, 2015) [Co-Star]
- Episode 1x07: Full Dress (Dec 20, 2015) [Co-Star]
- Episode 1x06: F.U.B.A.R. (Dec 13, 2015) [Co-Star]
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015)
Guest starring as Dancer #3
- Episode 1x04: Kimmy Goes to the Doctor! (Mar 6, 2015) [Co-Star]
Smash (2012)
Guest starring as Dancer
(2 episodes)
- Episode 1x09: Hell on Earth (Apr 2, 2012) [Co-Star]
- Episode 1x01: Pilot (Feb 6, 2012)
So You Think You Can Dance (2005)
Guest starring as Alex Wong
- Episode 18x10: The Finale (May 20, 2024) [Special Guest Star]